3.2 PREPARATION
● Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and
remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
● Do not operate the appliance without wearing adequate winter
garments. Wear footwear, which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
● Adjust the housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.
● Never attempt to make any adjustments while the appliance is running
(except where specifically recommended by manufacturer).
● Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects
that may be thrown from the appliance.
● Prevent unintentional starting. Carrying the appliance with your finger
on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites
accidents.
3.3 OPERATION
● Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
● Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
● After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the
spark-plug, thoroughly inspect the power tool for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and operating the power tool.
● If the power tool should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
● Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before
unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and when
making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
● When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
● Disconnect the spark-plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug
to prevent accidental starting. Disconnect the cable on electric motors.
● Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
● Never operate the power tool without proper guards, plates or other
safety protective devices in place.
● Never operate the power tool near glass enclosures, automobiles,
window wells, drop-offs, etc., without proper adjustment of the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
● Do not overload the power tool capacity by attempting to clear snow at
too fast a rate.
● Never operate the power tool at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Use care when reversing.
● Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the
power tool.
● Disengage power to the collector/impeller when the power tool is
transported or not in use.
● Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer
of the power tool.
● Never operate the power tool without good visibility or light. Always be
sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles.
● Walk, never run.
● Use the power tool only in daylight or good artificial light.
● Take all possible precautions when leaving the power tool unattended.
Disengage the power take- off, lower the attachments, shift into neutral,
set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
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